THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA

 

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

Regular School Board Meeting

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2016 10:15 AM

Board Room of the Kathleen C. Wright Administration Center

600 Southeast Third Avenue

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

 

EXPLANATION OF AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING

 

 

 

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS CAN BE VIEWED VIA LIVE STREAM OVER THE INTERNET ON THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S WEBSITE (www.browardschools.com).

 

September 7, 2016

 

SPEAKERS:

7. Allison Hankerson-Harris   (WITHDRAWN)

 

OPEN ITEMS:

CC-2. Policy 7003 - Selection of Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Management At-Risk, Design Build, Program Management, Inspection Services and Any Other Construction Delivery Method or Professional Services   (REVISED)

 

September 6, 2016

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:

Recognition in Support of Attendance Awareness Month   (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.)   (ADDED)

 

SPEAKERS:

1. Phil Kroyman   (WITHDRAWN)

10. Trudy Jermanovich   (ADDED)

 

OPEN ITEMS:

GG-1. Reopener of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals for the 2015-2016 School Year   (SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.)

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 

MINUTES FOR APPROVAL

 

May 31, 2016 - Special School Board Meeting (Supporting Docs)

August 16, 2016 - Special - Expulsions

 

ADDED ITEMS

 

CLOSE AGENDA

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (Non-Board Items)

 

Recognition in Support of Attendance Awareness Month   (SPECIAL ORDER - 10:45 A.M.)    (ADDED)

 

Recognition in Support of Audit Committee's Annual Report for 2015-16   (SPECIAL ORDER - 2:00 P.M.)

 

REPORTS

 

Broward County Association of Student Councils and Student Advisor to the Board

Broward County Council PTAs/PTSAs

Broward Education Foundation

District Advisory Council

Diversity Committee

Employee Unions/Groups

ESE Advisory Council

ESOL Leadership Council

Facilities Task Force

Gifted Advisory Council

Human Relations Committee

Parent Community Involvement Task Force

Supplier Diversity & Outreach Program Advisory Committee

Technology Advisory Committee

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

REPORTS CONTINUED

 

Board Members

Superintendent

 

SPEAKERS

 

1. Phil Kroyman   (WITHDRAWN)

2. Ronald Barish

3. Youssef Wardani

4. Barbara Lynes

5. Ronnie Flournoy

6. Katherine Grigelis

7. Allison Hankerson-Harris   (WITHDRAWN)

8. Felicia Armstrong

9. Alecia Narine

10. Trudy Jermanovich   (ADDED)

 

CONSENT ITEMS

 

A. RESOLUTIONS

 

B. BOARD MEMBERS

 

E. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

F. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

F-1. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The City of North Lauderdale for the Law, Public Safety and Security and Health Science Programs (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the new Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and The City of North Lauderdale for the Law, Public Safety and Security and Health Science Programs. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years from the date it is fully executed by both parties.

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida has partnered with The City of North Lauderdale, to provide Career Technical Education, High School and Adult Postsecondary students, who are enrolled in Law, Public Safety and Security and Health Science Programs the opportunity to participate in clinical learning experiences.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

This Agreement will be executed by the City of North Lauderdale after School Board Approval.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

F-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Individual Training Contract (#2016-2020-ITA-2328) between CareerSource Broward (CSBD) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the amendment between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Individual Training Contract (#2016-2020-ITA-2328) between CareerSource Broward (CSBD). The term of the contract shall begin on the date the contract is executed by all parties and shall be for a period of four (4) years from its date of execution.

 

The Individual Training Contract facilitates the delivery of occupational skills training on an individual basis to students referred by CareerSource Broward to the Broward Technical Colleges. Pell grants, scholarships, financial assistance grants and CSBD funds will be used to pay students tuitions, registrations, and lab fees. Referrals will be dependent upon individual student needs, fund availability, and CareerSource Broward policies governing individual referrals.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is no financial impact to the District

 

F-3. Broward County Public Schools Professional Learning System 2016/2017 and Master Inservice Plan (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Broward County Public Schools Professional Learning System 2016/2017 and Master Inservice Plan.

 

Florida Statute 1012.98 requires the annual approval of the Master Inservice Plan as part of the Broward County Public Schools Professional Learning System by the School Board prior to submission to the Florida Department of Education by October 1st of each year.

 

The Broward County Public Schools Professional Learning System contains the Broward County Schools' rules for professional learning to ensure the quality of professional learning offered to support State, District and school instructional improvement initiatives. The Master Inservice Plan, included in the Broward County Public Schools Professional Learning System 2016/2017 as Appendix B, defines the rules for certification purposes consistent with State Statutes and State Board of Education rules and establishes the protocol and procedures for awarding inservice credit for professional learning.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

G. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

G-1. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Appointments and Leaves for 2016-2017 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for the 2016-2017 appointments and leaves as listed in the attached Executive Summary and respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

 

1. Teacher Approvals

2. Substitute/Temporary Hourly Teachers

3. Instructional Leaves

 

There will be no financial impact to the School District. Funding for the positions have been allocated in the school and department budgets.

 

G-2. Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Separation of Employment or Discipline for the 2016-2017 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment or discipline as listed in the attached respective lists for instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations for Instructional Employees include the following items:

 

1. Instructional Resignations and Retirements and Layoffs

2. Instructional Suspensions and Terminations and Released During Probationary Period

 

There will be no financial impact to the School District.

 

G-3. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Appointments and Leaves for the 2016-2017 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for appointments and reassignments as listed on the attached Executive Summary, respective lists and individual appointments for Non-Instructional Employees. All recommendations are made pending security clearance and with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Employees include the following sections:

1. Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Approval(s)/Reassignment(s)/Promotion(s)/Demotion(s)

2. Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Substitutes/Temporary Employees

3. Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Leave(s)-Layoff(s)

4. Managerial/Professional/Technical (ESMAB, PBA, TSP) Recommended Appointments

5. Reassignment of Current School-Based and District Managerial Appointments

6. School-Based Managerial Personnel Recommended Appointments

7. School-Based and District Managerial Acting/Special/Task Assignment(s) Personnel

8. School-Based and District Managerial Leave(s)-Layoff(s)

9. Salary Adjustment

 

Funding has been budgeted in the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year for all appointments through June 30, 2017.

 

G-4. Personnel Recommendations for Non-Instructional Separation of Employment and Discipline for the 2016-2017 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the personnel recommendations for separation of employment and discipline as listed on the attached respective lists for Non-Instructional staff. All recommendations are made with the understanding that these individuals will comply with regulations/policies as set forth by the Florida Department of Education and The School Board of Broward County, Florida.

 

The Personnel Recommendations include the following items:

Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Non-Instructional (Non-Managerial) Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Resignation(s)/Retirement(s)

Managerial and Professional/Technical Suspension(s)/Termination(s)

Non-Instructional Discipline

 

Employees contesting the recommended discipline may avail themselves of due process rights pursuant to their respective Collective Bargaining Agreements or School Board Policy 4015.

 

There is no financial impact to the School District.

 

G-5. Supplemental Pay Positions 4 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the recommended supplemental pay positions of employees for the 2016/2017 school/fiscal year.

 

Employees are recommended for supplemental pay positions by Principal or Department Supervisor. Supplemental positions are listed alphabetically by last name, with location and supplement type.

 

The Supplemental Pay Positions include the following type of supplements: department chairpersons, team leaders, grade level chairpersons, athletic supplements; other general supplements for the 2016-2017 school year. Requests for individuals receiving multiple supplements have been analyzed by the Office of School Performance & Accountability. The documentation is on file. Recommendations for staff to receive multiple supplements are consistent with the language set forth in Policy 6210, Supplements.

 

Individuals listed meet the requirements for the supplemental positions.

 

Funding has been budgeted in the 2016-2017 school/fiscal year for all supplements through June 30, 2017.

 

H. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

H-1. Authorization for General Counsel to Request Legal Opinion from the Attorney General's Office (Supporting Docs)

 

Authorize the General Counsel to request a legal opinion from the Attorney General on Sections 1010.04(2) Florida Statutes, Purchasing, and Section 287.057(1), Florida Statutes, Procurement of Commodities or Contractual Services, and Section 4.4(2)(e), State Rules for Educational Facilities (SREF).

 

Section 1010.04(2), Florida Statutes, permits district school boards to make purchases through an online procurement system, an electronic auction services, or other efficient procurement tool. The use of such systems, services or tools appears to be inconsistent with Section 297.057(1), Florida Statutes, and SREF Section 4.2(2)(e) which state that bids, responses and replies should be publicly opened. In order to resolve inconsistencies that appear to exist between these statutes and that rule, the General Counsel's office requests that The School Board authorize presentation to the Florida Attorney General's Office of the questions raised in the attached draft letter. The procedures of the Attorney General's Office require that any request for a legal opinion submitted by a public board be approved by a majority vote of the board's members.

 

There is no financial impact to the District for this item.

 

I. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

J. OFFICE OF FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION

 

J-1. RFQ 17-073C Professional Design Services Lauderhill 6-12 School (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise RFQ 17-073C Professional Design Services for Lauderhill 6-12 School; Approve the RFQ Form; and Authorize the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Form.

 

The Office of Facilities & Construction is recommending approval of the Authorization to Advertise RFQ 17-073C, Professional Design Services for Lauderhill 6-12 School.

A detailed scope of work for this project is included in the Executive Summary.

 

A copy of the RFQ is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

https://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 8, 2015) and in the District's Capital Budget. Total funding allocated for the scope is $6,126,000 and includes soft costs. Financial obligations will take place at a future Board meeting when approval is requested to award Professional Design Services.

 

J-2. RFQ 17-074C Professional Design Services Charles Drew Elementary School (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Authorization to Advertise RFQ 17-074C Professional Design Services for Charles Drew Elementary School; Approve the RFQ Form; and Authorize the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Form.

 

The Office of Facilities & Construction is recommending approval of the Authorization to Advertise RFQ 17-074C, Professional Design Services for Charles Drew Elementary School.

A detailed scope of work for this project is included in the Executive Summary.

 

A copy of the RFQ is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

https://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/

 

This project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 8, 2015) and in the District's Capital Budget. Total funding allocated for the scope is $3,017,000 and includes soft costs. Financial obligations will take place at a future Board meeting when approval is requested to award Professional Design Services.

 

K. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

K-1. Final General Fund Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final General Fund Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

General Fund Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the General Fund. Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional impact to the District.

 

K-2. Final Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Special Revenue (Grants) Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Special Revenue (Grants). Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

K-3. Final Special Revenue (Food Service) Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final Special Revenue (Food Service) Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Special Revenue (Food Service) Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Special Revenue (Food Service). Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

K-4. Final Special Revenue (Miscellaneous) Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final Special Revenue (Miscellaneous) Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Special Revenue (Miscellaneous) Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Special Revenue (Miscellaneous). Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

K-5. Final Debt Service Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final Debt Service Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Debt Service Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Debt Service. Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional impact to the District.

 

K-6. Final Internal Service Funds Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Final Internal Service Funds Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Internal Service Funds Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating The Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriation changes in the Internal Service Funds. Amendment includes information for the month of June 2016.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

K-7. Capital Fund Amendment as of June 30, 2016 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the attached Capital Fund Amendment as of June 30, 2016.

 

Capital Funds Amendment is submitted to the School Board pursuant to State Board Administrative Rule 6A-1.006. This Amendment is for the purpose of updating the Broward County School District Budget for estimated revenues and appropriations changes in the Capital Funds. Amendment includes information through the month of June, 2016. The major changes reflected in this amendment are summarized on the next page.

 

See Supporting Docs for Continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

There is no financial impact to any capital projects for this agenda as of June 30, 2016. There is a net increase or decrease to the Capital Revenues of ($129,094) and the various impacts are described in the Summary Explanation and Background.

 

K-8. Superintendent's Annual Financial Report to the Commissioner of Education (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Superintendent's Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016.

 

The Superintendent's Annual Financial Report is presented in the manner prescribed by the Department of Education pursuant to State Board of Education Administrative Rule 6A-1.0071 and Section 1001.51(12)(b), Florida Statutes.

 

There is no additional financial impact to the District.

 

L. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

OPEN ITEMS

 

AA. RESOLUTIONS

 

BB. BOARD MEMBERS

 

CC. BOARD POLICIES

 

CC-1. Proposed New Job Description for the Induction Program Leader Position (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt the new job description for the Induction Program Leader position. Approval was requested to advertise the position after the first reading. This is the Final reading.

 

The job description for the Induction Program Leader position is being created to fill the need for a full-time dedicated leader to provide oversight and further development of the expanding induction program. We have had an i3 Grant open for the past three years which expired on June 30, 2016, and has provided funding for a Full-Release Induction Program for new teachers. The program began with eight Induction Coaches, and has increased to 20 Induction Coaches for the 2016-2017 school year. The i3 grant also provides funding for a Program Leader; however, no such role exists in the SBBC job descriptions. The job description was publicized for rule adoption in compliance with Florida Statutes on Thursday, July 21, 2016. See attached Executive Summary.

 

Copies of all supporting documents are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center and available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: http://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/

 

There is a financial impact. The source of funding is the i3 Scale Up Grant.

 

CC-2. Policy 7003 - Selection of Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Management At-Risk, Design Build, Program Management, Inspection Services and Any Other Construction Delivery Method or Professional Services (Supporting Docs)

 

REVISED

 

Adopt policy 7003 - Selection of Architectural, Engineering, Landscape Architectural, Land Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Management At-Risk, Design Build, Program Management, Inspection Services and Any Other Construction Delivery Method or Professional Services.

 

The District Policy 7003 was discussed with the stakeholders, Office of Facilities & Construction, Total Program Manager, Facilities Task Force committee, and community.

 

These revisions were discussed at the April 12, 2016, School Board Workshop and June 14, 2016, Public Rule Development Workshop. The advertisement meeting date to adopt Policy 7003 was on August 7, 2016.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

CC-3. Policy 7003.1 - Pre-qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities (Supporting Docs)

 

Adopt Policy 7003.1 - Pre-qualification of Contractors for Educational Facilities.

 

The District Policy 7003.1 was discussed with the stakeholders, Office of Facilities & Construction, Total Program Manager, Facilities Task Force committee, and community.

 

These revisions were discussed at the April 12, 2016, School Board Workshop and June 14, 2016, Public Rule Development Workshop.

The advertisement meeting date to adopt Policy 7003.1 was on August 7, 2016.

 

There is no financial impact to the District.

 

DD. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AUDITOR

 

EE. OFFICE OF STRATEGY & OPERATIONS

 

FF. OFFICE OF ACADEMICS

 

FF-1. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Cloud 9 World Corp (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Cloud 9 World Corp. for Character Education.

 

Cloud 9 World Corp. has developed an innovative model in character education which includes 30 traits that impact student behavior, student academics, school climate, social emotional issues, bullying, stress and diversity through a literacy program aligned to Social and Emotional Learning. It is designed to impact students and has a direct connection with the home. Cloud 9 World Corp. will provide eighteen selected schools in the Broward County Public School system with the Cloud 9 World character strength building program (full immersion).

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

The financial impact to the District will be $2.25 per student per trait/month per school, not to exceed $197,000 (Title I).

 

FF-2. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Amendment three to Agreement 2014-2015-CR-2335-iCon and OSY between CareerSource Broward (CSBD) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Amendment between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Amendment No. three to Agreement No. 2014-2015-CR-2335-iCon and OSY between CareerSource Broward (CSBD).

 

The School Board of Broward County, Florida has been awarded a grant in the amount of $489,819 In School Youth and $474,919 Out of School Youth Programs funded by CareerSource Broward from Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funds. The programs will serve two hundred and thirty five (235) and on hundred and fifty five (155) students, who meet (WIOA) eligibility requirements for in school youth and out-of-school youth. These funds will provide additional assistance to obtain high school credential, GED option, industry credential, and job placement. The program design includes individual career pathway plans, employability skills development, financial literacy skills, and on the job training delivered by Broward School employed teachers, counselors and job coaches.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is a financial impact of $489,819 for iCon and $474,919 for OSY. The source of funds is the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

 

FF-3. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth, Inc (HANDY) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth, Inc. (HANDY). The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date it is fully executed by both parties.

 

Helping Abused, Neglected, Disadvantaged Youth, Inc. (HANDY) will implement the Life Skills component of the Innovative Concepts (iCon) Program funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant (WIOA) through the Broward Workforce Development Board.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is a financial impact of $11,000. The source of funds is the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant from CareerSource Broward ($489,819).

 

FF-4. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date it is fully executed by both parties.

 

Junior Achievement of South Florida, Inc. will implement the Entrepreneurship component of the Innovative Concepts iCon Program funded by the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant through Broward Workforce Development Board.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is a financial impact of $4,841.10. The source of funds is the Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant from CareerSource Broward ($489,819).

 

FF-5. Amendment between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and College Entrance Examination Board (College Board) for Freshmen, Juniors and select at-risk Seniors at each Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) District High School (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Amendment between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and College Entrance Examination Board (College Board) for Freshmen, Juniors and at-risk Seniors at each Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) District High School.

 

In an effort to provide equal opportunity for all students in the college admissions process, increase the number of students who meet college readiness standards, and decrease the number of students who have not met the ELA assessment requirements for graduation, BCPS proposes to implement the PSAT 8/9 for 18,251 Freshmen on October 18, 2016 and the SAT on April 5, 2017 for all 17,200 Juniors and approximately 3,000 Seniors who still need a concordant score for graduation.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

There is a financial impact of $682,580.50 to the District. The source of funds is from the Office of Academics, Department of CTACE.

 

FF-6. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc (NFTE) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc. (NFTE). The term of this agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years from the date it is fully executed by both parties.

 

The NFTE program allows students to experience and learn the development and operation of entrepreneurship. Project-based learning and other guided classroom activities culminate in a regional competition, where students present their business plans and product designs. This program will be offered at one (1) middle school: Nova and thirteen (13) high schools: Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Deerfield, Dillard, Flanagan, Hallandale, Hollywood Hills, Lauderhill, Northeast, Nova, Piper, Plantation and Stranahan.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. This Agreement will be executed by Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Inc. (NFTE) after School Board Approval.

 

There is a financial impact of $65,855. The source of funds is the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant.

 

FF-7. Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU). The term of this agreement shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date it is fully executed by both parties.

 

This agreement will give CTE students access to College Level curriculum and College Credit through a Concurrent enrollment model. Students passing these college courses will earn ERAU college credit that can be transferred to any Florida University. Embry Riddle will fund teacher training, teacher certification, course curriculum, course materials, and required technology and equipment to run the courses.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. This Agreement will be executed by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University after School Board Approval.

 

There is a financial impact of $22,161. The source of funds is the Carl D. Perkins Secondary Grant.

 

GG. OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

 

GG-1. Reopener of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals for the 2015-2016 School Year (Supporting Docs)

 

SPECIAL ORDER - 11:00 A.M.

 

Adopt the amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida and the Broward Teachers Union-Education Professionals (BTU-EP) effective August 16, 2015 through August 15, 2016.

 

This Agreement provides the following components for teachers during the 2015-2016 school year effective July 1, 2015: 1) 2.5% to 3.45% salary increase for teachers on the Grandfathered Salary Schedule; 2) Teachers on Levels T and U shall receive a 2.5% salary increase; 3) 3.46% salary increase for teachers rated "Highly Effective" on Pay for Performance; 4) 1.81% salary increase for teachers rated "Effective" on Pay for Performance.

 

Copies of the attachment is/are available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at: https://webappe.browardschools.com/eagenda

 

The estimated financial impact for eligible employees will generate a total payroll cost of approximately $18,200,000 for the 2015-2016 school year, including fringe benefits. This amount includes approximately $15,000,000 for teachers on the Grandfathered Salary Schedule and $3,200,000 for teachers on the Pay for Performance Plan.

 

HH. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL

 

HH-1. Employment Agreements for Assistant General Counsels Janette M. Smith and Susan J. Hofstetter (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Employment Agreements for Assistant General Counsels Janette M. Smith and Susan J. Hofstetter.

 

On May 31, 2016, the School Board approved, through the Organizational Chart process, an additional Assistant General Counsel position for the General Counsel's Office to handle contract matters, as well as other assignments.

 

See Supporting Docs for continuation of Summary Explanation and Background.

 

The estimated financial impact will generate a payroll cost of approximately $257,256 per year, including fringe benefits, for both Assistant General Counsel positions.

 

II. OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT

 

JJ. OFFICE OF FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION

 

JJ-1. Approve Professional Services Agreement - Wingate Oaks Center - Fort Lauderdale - SMART Program Renovations - Project No. P.001741 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve Professional Services Agreement with Sol-ARCH, Inc., Wingate Oaks Center, SMART Program Renovations, Project No. P.001741.

 

Scope of Work: Design Professional shall develop a complete set of design documents that can be permitted for construction; along with construction contract administration services. The design documents scope for this project includes, but is not limited to, fire alarm, media center improvements, replacement of HVAC equipment in buildings 1, 2, 4, and 5, building envelope improvements, and other items that may be required to execute the Board approved scope.

 

A copy of the contract is available at the Board Members' Office on the 14th floor of the K.C. Wright Administration Center. A copy of all supporting documents is available online via the Broward County Public Schools eAgenda at:

https://webappe.browardschools.com/eAgenda/

 

This Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

The financial impact of the Professional Services Agreement includes $146,980 for Basic Services, $5,500 Reproduction Allowances, and $15,000 for Non-Destructive & Destructive Testing, totaling $167,480. This Project has been appropriated in the Adopted District Educational Facilities Plan (September 8, 2015) and in the District's Capital Budget.

 

KK. OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

 

LL. OFFICE OF PORTFOLIO SERVICES

 

LL-1. Declaration of One Hundred Twenty-Six (126) Portables Located at School Sites Depicted in Exhibit No. 1 as Surplus (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the declaration of one hundred twenty-six (126) portables located at school sites depicted in Exhibit No. 1 as surplus with the intent to dispose of the portables (which includes demolition).

 

Section 1013.28(2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes, directs school districts to dispose of tangible property that is obsolete, or the continued use of which is uneconomical, inefficient, or which serves no useful function. The one hundred twenty-six (126) portables depicted in Exhibit No. 1 have been declared unsatisfactory due to their deteriorated physical condition, and therefore carry zero student stations. However, before the portables can be demolished, they must be declared surplus to comply with the provisions of Sections 1013.28(2) and 274.05, Florida Statutes.

 

Declaring these portables as surplus does not have a financial impact. However, the funds to demolish the one hundred twenty-six (126) portables have been requested as a part of the portable demolition cost in the District Educational Facilities Plan (DEFP), Fiscal Year 2016/2017, in the approximate amount of $781,200.

 

LL-2. Premium Services Agreements Approval - Part 1 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and the listed governing boards.

 

As part of the District's Venture Design Initiative, and pursuant to Section 1002.33 (20) (b), Florida Statues, the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department has negotiated the terms of Premium Services Agreements for fee-supported services. The attached agreements delineate the negotiated terms, as well as the structure and components that will comprise the services purchased by the listed governing boards.

 

These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

The estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2016-2017 Premium Services Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.

 

LL-3. Premium Services Agreements Approval - Part 2 (Supporting Docs)

 

Approve the Premium Services Agreements between The School Board of Broward County, Florida (SBBC), and the listed governing boards.

 

As part of the District's Venture Design Initiative, and pursuant to Section 1002.33 (20) (b), Florida Statues, the Innovative Programs Design/Support Department has negotiated the terms of Premium Services Agreements for fee-supported services. The attached agreements delineate the negotiated terms, as well as the structure and components that will comprise the services purchased by the listed governing boards.

 

These agreements have been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel.

 

The estimated positive revenue to the District for these 2016-2017 Premium Services Agreements will be based on the actual number of services requested and delivered to the pertinent charter schools.

 

ATTORNEY CLIENT SESSION(S)

 

The General Counsel's Office has requested an attorney-client session for this School Board meeting.  The session has been scheduled for 12:45 p.m. to discuss settlement negotiations and/or strategy relative to the following pending litigation:

Michelle Rhea, Theresa Butler, Geraldine Callaghan, Wendy Chastain, Pam Everett, Alexa Hasania, Scott Hastings, Amanda Hazard, Melinda Hohman, Brandy Kinkade, Rhonda Nickerson, Brandy Paternoster, Suzanne Rowland, and Gabrielle Weaver vs. Pam Stewart, in her official capacity as commissioner of the Florida Department of Education; State Board of Education, School Board of Orange County, School Board of Hernando County, School Board of Osceola County, School Board of Sarasota County, School Board of Broward County, School Board of Seminole County, and School Board of Pasco County, Case No. 2016-CA-1794, before the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit in and for Leon County, Florida.  The following persons will attend this attorney-client session: School Board Members Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Chair; Abby M. Freedman, Vice Chair; Robin Bartleman; Heather Brinkworth; Patricia Good; Donna P. Korn, Laurie Rich Levinson; Ann Murray; Nora Rupert; Robert W. Runcie, Superintendent of Schools; Marylin Batista-McNamara, Esq.; and Barbara J. Myrick, Esq.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE 286.0105:  If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the School Board with respect to any matter considered at a meeting or hearing, he/she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose, he/she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

 

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities/ADA Compliance Department at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.